United States 2026 World Cup schedule: dates and kickoff times
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The United States will play three group-stage matches in the 2026 World Cup, all on home soil: Paraguay on June 13 in Los Angeles (01:00 UTC), Australia on June 19 in Seattle (19:00 UTC), and Turkey on June 26 in Los Angeles (02:00 UTC). As Group D participants, the USMNT will have the advantage of playing in front of home crowds across two major American cities.
All kickoff times are listed in UTC, so fans should convert these to their local time zones to avoid missing any action from what promises to be a historic tournament for American soccer.
Complete USA Group Stage Schedule
The United States men's national team will face three distinct challenges in Group D. Their opener against Paraguay on June 13 at 01:00 UTC takes place at one of Los Angeles' world-class venues, followed by a crucial mid-group clash with Australia in Seattle on June 19 at 19:00 UTC. The Americans conclude group play back in Los Angeles against Turkey on June 26 at 02:00 UTC.
Home Advantage Factor
Playing entirely on American soil gives the USMNT a significant advantage rarely afforded to host nations in World Cup history. The tournament's expanded format and multi-host structure means American fans won't need to travel internationally to support their team. For those tracking results and building tournament brackets, Bola 2026 offers comprehensive coverage of the schedule and live scoring throughout the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What group is the United States in for 2026 World Cup?
The United States is in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey for the 2026 World Cup.
Where will USA play their 2026 World Cup group matches?
The USA will play two matches in Los Angeles (vs Paraguay and Turkey) and one in Seattle (vs Australia), all on home soil.
When is the United States' first 2026 World Cup match?
The USA's first match is against Paraguay on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 01:00 UTC in Los Angeles.